Vineyard: Velvet Sisters

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

On the Pinot Trail: Hartford Family Winery (10.9 5/4/2015)
Four Winery Encounters Leave Prince Relishing His Good Fortune (9.5 4/4/2012)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Hartford Family Winery

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2012 Hartford Court Velvet Sisters Estate Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

14.8% alc., pH 3.72, TA 0.56, 397 cases, $65. Released January 2015. The “Velvet Sisters” are local historical figures who in Boontling lore became known for wearing plush velvet dresses. The grapes are sourced from blocks within Falk Vineyard planted to Dijon 115, 667 and 777, and Pommard selections. Native and cultured yeasts. Aged 17 months in 100% French oak barrels, 32% new. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Very enticing aromas of alpine strawberry, cherry, wood spice and sous-bois. Highly satisfying, “pretty” core of cherry fruit with a flowery underpinning. The oak is well-integrated, the fine-grain tannins provide support, and the wine finishes with a burst of juicy, black cherry fruit which hangs on for dear life. Score: 92-93. Reviewed May 4, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2009 Hartford Court Velvet Sisters Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

$60. The vineyard is located in the deep end of the Anderson Valley and one of the last vineyards to be harvested. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Nicely spiced dark red fruits on the nose. Impressive mid palate intensity and staying power on the finish. Delicious red and blue fruits wrapped in ripe, firm tannins. Laser-like in its focus and purpose. Very good (+). Reviewed April 4, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »